Decision 2006: Election Day’s Impact On Other Venues

Measure A in Pasadena, California, which proposed letting the NFL “enter into
a years-long contract with the Rose Bowl, appeared headed for defeat” in yesterday’s
voting, as 75% of voters opposed the bill. Critics of the proposal said that it
would “allow the NFL to destroy most of the historic stadium as part of a renovation
and would allow too many events at the facility” (L.A. TIMES, 11/8).

COTTON BALL: Dallas residents approved $343.2M for local parks and recreation
renovations, with $72.25M earmarked for Fair Park, $30M of which will go to an
“overhaul” of the Cotton Bowl (AP, 11/8).

KEEP THE STATUS QUO: In St. Paul, Dave Orrick reports Anoka County (MN)
Commissioners Dennis Berg and Dick Lang “handily won re-election” last night,
beating opponents who had “positioned themselves as candidates for a change of
course on the envisioned [Vikings] stadium.” Their wins “likely secure a majority
on the County Board for those who enthusiastically support a stadium and, if needed,
a tax increase to help fund it, without asking for voter permission first -– the
same position the Vikings hold” (ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS, 11/8).